Comments on: Organic Beauty & Cosmetics – Where Do I Begin?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:59:45 +0000

Very much ! the FDA should start to atleast put a not safe list, then maybe go to ban them

By: Anita

Anita — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:33:03 +0000

I wonder. It says no parabens and no phenoxyethanol. The main thing companys uses instead of parabens are phenoxyethanol. What should they than use for preservative in the products?

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:00:19 +0000

The industry makes more money if they can get you to purchase mascara 3 or 4 times a year INSTEAD OF once every 1 or 2 years. In order to have that happen you are told the product will “go bad”.
1-Have you ever noticed your mascara “going bad”? LOL
2- The products are usually made of crap and it amuses me to think of crap going bad-IT ALREADY IS!!LOL
It is our responsibility as consumers to “figure out” what is true for our lifestyle. For you, changing your mascara once a year has not hindered you or hurt you in anyway- then that works for YOU. Who could possibly tell you what works for you with more intimate knowledge than yourself??

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:01:13 +0000

I really enjoyed the article posted regarding harmful ingredients in personal care products. It was very informative, and I believe you are absolutely correct about the negative impact that these chemicals can have on our bodies. I have discovered several amazing reports to validate your position, and I think you would find the information fascinating. I would love to discuss this further with you. Please email me at your earliest convenience at tdeann24@gmail.com. One report in particular is very serious in nature and was documented on CNN. I’ll send you a link.

By: Reena Kazmann

Reena Kazmann — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:15:20 +0000

I read EWG and jotted down the healthier brands of most things Mia mentions. Turns out the stores on my beat (I live in the middle of a bustling section of Washington, DC) don’t have many . It takes a lot of time to look everything up all the time. To save time, I selected one or two brands that receive high marks and keep buying them. If not in stores, then when online stores have sales. Some, like the eco-Lush shampoo/conditioner bar last five months. (Don’t know where they stand on EWG’s current ist which doesn’t always review every brand on the market.)

My problem is the recommended length of time you’re supposed to use them. Is mascara really going to go bacterial in 3-4 months? If so, why don’t they put it in smaller containers and charge less? Why would eyebrow liner go bad–you keep sharpening the point and using fresh color. For better or worse, I use my two lipsticks for at least year or more–wear it every day and apparently, not applying it often enough. Any thoughts on this?

By: eric

eric — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:18:00 +0000

Mimi Bobeck LOL

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:14:00 +0000

Cosmetics aren’t just makeup- baby shampoo, aftershave, cologne, hand soap, lotion- these are all “cosmetics,” so it is safe to say that we all use at least one cosmetic a day, and most of us use a lot more than one. Harmful ingredients in these products (and in air, food, and water)add up and may cause serious health issues.

Label reading is so important, but since “contaminants” and “fragrance” ingredients don’t have to be on ingredient labels, even a conscious consumer is at a loss. We need cosmetics industry regulation! Please visit our website to take action. safecosmetics.org

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:56:28 +0000

I don’t wear makeup anymore. Ok, for big nights out I do. The first thing I hear from other women is that its ok for me because I have beautiful skin. They didn’t see me when I was still wearing makeup and the process while I was quitting. It wasn’t planned, I was just so busy my routine kept getting smaller and smaller. My skin improved with everything I stopped wearing.

I think most women have beautiful skin. They have just been wearing makeup so long they don’t know it.

The power of advertising is amazing. I think about starting to wear makeup again every once in a while. It’s crazy, I don’t like the way my skin feels when I wear it. It’s considered Normal to spend hundreds per year (per person) or more on makeup. Why is this normal?

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:51:46 +0000

Whenever I think of makeup I think of the woman from the Drew Carey show…

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:07:09 +0000

As lostAnnfound & Jim suggest… stopping, or at least greatly reducing use of cosmetics altogether is by far the best option.

I prefer a woman with little to no makeup at all. It looks better, exudes confidence, and is much better for their skin health… among other things.

That said… a lot of woman still want to wear cosmetics, and if they do following these guidelines is a MUCH healthier choice than wearing traditional “big-company” cosmetics.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:09:30 +0000

I think the absence of makeup is most natural and most beautiful. While I understand why people put it on, just like how people like nice clothes, it seems a bit unnecessary.

By: lostAnnfound

lostAnnfound — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:33:24 +0000

Better yet, ditch the makeup altogether. While some women feel they need to wear it for a skin condition (acne scarring, rosacea, etc.), most women would be better served not putting anything on their faces and just letting their natural beauty show (not to mention the money they could save!).

By: beautymatters

beautymatters — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:50:25 +0000

The cosmetics database isn’t something that I’d rely on exclusively, as it is a bit alarmist.

You can read this thread for more information.

http://fray.slate.com/discuss/forums/thread/2496464.aspx?ArticleID=2211934

By: Wise Money Matters

Wise Money Matters — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:40:33 +0000

My wife is big on this. The big issue is that most of the all-natural/organic cosmetics can be quite expensive.

Also, the FDA really should be concerned with it. Chemicals don’t only enter your body through your mouth. Many can easily be absorbed through the skin.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:04:52 +0000

Since I don’t wear cosmetics, I had no idea! Fragrances have up to 200 undeclared substances!?

I guess since you don’t ingest it the FDA isn’t really all that concerned what is in it, but I imagine going organic is certainly something that could make you healthier if you must put on the war paint.